Breaking news live updates: PM Modi interact with the Indian para-athlete contingent for Paralympics 2020

Union Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur thanks PM Modi for extending his support to athletes across the country, says "Your encouragement will motivate the youth to take up sports and do well in it."

According to the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, as many as 54 para-athletes from across nine sports disciplines will be heading to Tokyo to represent the nation. This is India's biggest-ever contingent to the Paralympic Games, it said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with 54-member Paralympic contingent ahead of the Games, to be held from 24th August-5th September, 2021.

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It feels good to receive so much love. I hope that this support & love for Javelin continue; will keep working hard. This medal will inspire many more kids who want to pursue the sport: Olympic Gold Medallist Neeraj Chopra after reaching his hometown Samalkha in Panipat, Haryana.

PM Modi to interact with the Indian para-athlete contingent for Paralympics 2020 at 11 AM.